March 13, 2020
How to Make It Look Like You're Working From Home When You're Not
I’ve been working from home for a number of years now, and there are few things more satisfying than being able to do your laundry and get work done instead of having to waste your precious evening hours on chores. It’s the one silver lining of the coronavirus—the hope that maybe, just maybe, some companies will relax their anti-WFH policies a bit and allow employees to take advantage of the extra productivity (and world’s easiest commute).
Tech 911
How Do I Switch From One 2FA Authentication App to Another?
I stirred up a bit of a hornet’s nest this week when I suggested that people should switch from Google Authenticator to another two-factor authentication app on Android. I recommended Authy, but that’s only because I use it and find it incredibly convenient. Not only does it forbid you (and...
coronavirus
What to Do if the Coronavirus Outbreak Is Affecting Your Finances
All jokes about Netflix and social distancing aside, the coronavirus outbreak is causing financial uncertainty for a lot of people. From workers who rely on tips to events staffers for now-canceled festivals and trade shows, there are plenty of scenarios where the income you can typically count on may not...
Free Stuff
Where to Access Coronavirus News Without a Paywall
When it comes to coronavirus news, there’s no shortage of misinformation and bad actors. If you want to learn from trusted sources, you might be worried that you’ll soon run out of your free articles for the month and then be stuck trusting a bunch of tweets.
restaurants
Support Your Local Businesses by Buying Gift Cards to Use After the Coronavirus Outbreak
If coronavirus concerns and social distancing have you skipping a trip to your local coffee shop, restaurant, or theater, consider purchasing a gift card now.
Lifehacker Originals
How to Stop Touching Your Face
At this point, many people are well aware of the two main strategies to slow the spread of the coronavirus: wash your hands and don’t touch your face.
coronavirus
How to Tell Who's Full of Shit When They're Talking About Coronavirus
There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about COVID-19. But I’ve found that there’s one hallmark that distinguishes legit experts from quacks and attention seekers: if someone speaks with absolute certainty, they’re probably making shit up.
First Aid
When to Use Liquid Bandages Instead of Band-Aids
When I get bored at the drugstore, I buy gimmicky stuff I don’t need. That’s how I finally discovered liquid bandage, which it turns out I do need, because it’s great for small cuts, blisters and any cut on my hand. Liquid bandage replaces a normal bandage with a layer...
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Good News! Deadspin Is Publishing Again. Bad News For Those Unhappy With That? None Of Us Have The Coronavirus Yet.
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Japanese Porn Company Makes 200 Movies Available For Free Due To Coronavirus Covid-19
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Pokémon Go
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